“And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they
crucified
him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other
on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not
what they do.
And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”

Last year when my
hubby and I visited TX my cousin took us out to a field of bluebonnets
near Montgomery, TX and we got some neat photos. You are not allowed to
pick them.

This
year we will be there too late but hopefully something will be in bloom.
(besides tornadoes!) This is me with my Aunt Catherine and my cousin
Nancy.

Happy Easter, Carol

Hey, Lady - so good to hear
from you!

I thought
nothing represented "Beautiful
Texas" so easily as bluebonnets, so I'm glad you enjoyed them!

Saturday, April 02, 2011

Near Montgomery, TX

I do not believe we
were in the right part of Texas to see bluebonnets; I doubt the
Chihuahuan Desert
lends itself much to their growth and development - but we did see some
gorgeous wild yellow poppies.

I hope you
enjoy your trip to Texas this year as well!

Thanks for sharing your
images with us, Jean - and Happy Easter to you as well!

I think this is the greatest and truest description I've
ever heard for a Friend.....

Friends.......They love you,
But they're not your lover.
They care for you,
But they're not from your family.
They're ready to share your pain,
But they're not your blood relation.
They are........FRIENDS!

A TRUE friend......
Scolds like a DAD..
Cares like a MOM..

Teases like a SISTER..
Irritates like a BROTHER..
And finally loves you for YOU.....

The nicest place 2 be is in someone's THOUGHTS!
The safest place 2 be is in someone's PRAYERS!
And the best place 2 be is in...........
GODS HANDS!

Thanks, Dools - this
is very nice - and that photograph is irresistibly adorable!

JERUSALEM (April 21) – Avant garde Rabbi Jesus
of Nazareth is almost certain now to be facing the death penalty
after claiming to be “The Christ,” according to legal analysts in
this Judean capital city.

Caiaphas (left) listens as priests and officers shout out
their belief that Jesus must suffer the death penalty.
(Blackhawk Lantern Slide)

Jesus’ admission came during hearings held today by the powerful
Sanhedrin. It has jurisdiction over the Jewish population, which has
been wildly receptive of Jesus’ evangelistic crusade.

High Priest Joseph Caiaphas withheld comment on the unofficial
guilty verdict shouted at the proceeding and was mum about public
accusations that Jesus suffered vicious beatings at the hands of his
captors.

The spokesman for Gov. Pontius Pilot referred reporters to the
Temple.

The non-binding acclamation seeking the death penalty
overshadowed the obvious abuse endured by the prisoner at the hands
of his Hebrew brethren.

Jesus had little reaction to the shouted cries of those calling
for his death, some of whom slapped him and spit on him. He was
mostly uncooperative, listening with obvious interest to the
witnesses, some of whom admitted privately that they were recruited
off the street.

Jesus being spat upon and accused of heresy by Sanhedrin
witnesses. (Blackhawk Lantern Slides)

His blindfold removed, the Bethlehem-born Jesus displayed visible
wounds while seated on the ground at the makeshift, outdoor
interrogation site on Temple Mount.

He broke his silence after sitting stoically through much of the
intense interrogation procedure. Jesus managed to confound a high
priest, who loomed over him and pointed aggressively, shouting, “Are
you the Christ, the son of the Blessed One?”

“I am!” Jesus nodded, looking intently at the interrogator. “You
shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of power and
coming with the clouds of heaven.”

“There is your blasphemy,” the high priest shouted, trying to be
heard over the noise of the audience jammed in the court yard.
Shredding his tunic, he proclaimed, “We don’t need any more
witnesses!”

Officers refused to characterize the ordeal as a trial or
interrogation. Instead they said it was a fact-finding
investigation. It began a few hours after Jesus’ arrest late last
night in the Garden of Gethsemane. A fire was built to warm the
long line of potential witnesses, who were greeted by a rooster
heralding the sunrise.

Only one of Jesus’ 12 closest companions was seen in the
vicinity. However, Simon Peter was heard denying to three persons
that he was affiliated with Jesus. He reportedly is Jesus’ closest
confidant. He was seen mingling with the crowd as Jesus was brought
to the courtyard and stayed to monitor the events. He did not
testify.

Reporters still sought to interview Judas Iscariot, who
identified Jesus for the officers bearing the indictment last night.
He has not been seen since then.

Caiaphas took his prominent seat, but did not interfere as the
line of witnesses was grilled by officers and priests. They seemed
frustrated by the lack of credible evidence against Jesus. Testimony
was inconsistent and at times contradictory during the marathon
event.

Archive image of Jesus at time of his bar mitzvah already
preaching in the Temple in Jerusalem. (Blackhawk Lantern Slide)

“I will destroy this temple made with hands,” Jesus said,
according two witnesses in their sworn testimony. “And in three
days I will build another made without hands.”

Following the testimony, a priest rose and walked toward Jesus,
standing over him and shouting, “Don’t you have anything to rebut
what these men have testified against you?”

Jesus remained silent, but his follow-on claim to be “The
Christ,” may be the prima facie evidence needed to send a “true
bill,” as it were, to Governor Pilot for prosecution. The Sanhedrin
will have to convince the Roman government to accept the case, which
appears to be primarily a question of temple discipline.

Legal analysts agreed that Jesus is facing the death penalty for
the real and imagined charges. The Sanhedrin is believed to have
sent an emissary to Governor Pilot asking that he accept the case as
part of his Friday docket that includes several accused thieves.

Jesus, who reportedly has not eaten since the Passover Seder last
night, was taken inside by guards. The panel of high priests and
officers went to their chambers, but the crowd stayed, preserving
their seats.

A spokesman said any further official statements would come only
after formal disposition of Jesus’ case is determined.

5. On a long ride, sway side to side at the natural frequency of the
elevator.

6. Greet everyone getting on the elevator with a warm handshake and ask
them to call you Admiral.

7. When at least 8 people have boarded, moan from the back: "Oh, not
now, motion sickness!"

8. Meow occasionally.

9. Wear a puppet on your hand and talk to other passengers "through" it.

10. Draw a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the
other passengers that this is your "personal space."

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1.
Saturday, April 7, 2012 - 11:00 AM - The NNHS Breakfast Bunch will host a
Breakfast Bunch Brunch at the Warwick Restaurant, 12306 Warwick Boulevard,
(across from CNU) Newport News, Virginia 23606. "Please come join them for a
Dutch Treat Brunch featuring a lot of 'War Stories' and maybe a lie or
two. Everyone is welcome so bring your wife, husband, boy friend, girl friend,
class mate, school friend or whomever you choose." Please RSVP to Bill Roady at
duckbill1@verizon.net or call him at
757-595-0716 so they have a head count.

2. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - The NNHS Class of
June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch
treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN
THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and
atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations.

3. Thursday, May 3, 2012 - The NNHS Class of 1955
holds Lunch Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at Steve &
John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport
News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you
have friends in that year, go visit with them.

4. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 4, 5, and 6, 2012 - Class of 1961 Reunion
(Postponed from last August due to Hurricane Irene); Saturday, May 5, 2012: Mike
O'Neal's Restaurant (www.mikesplacepub.com/),
11006 Warwick Boulevard, Unit 458, Located in the Warwick Village Shopping
Center,Hilton Village,
Newport News, VA 23601 (across from the Cedar Lane entrance toMariners' Museum),
(757) 599-5500,
about 12:30 for lunch (Dutch treat) - "Any and all ex-Typhoons or old friends
are invited."

5. Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6, 2012 - Class of 1962 - 50-Year Reunion
- Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hampton on the Water. More information after the
Holidays. Meetings are second Tuesday of each month. CONTACT: Brenda Amos
Williams at typhoonmom@juno.com